What type of property is 22 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL?

22 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 22 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL last change hands?

22 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL last sold for £107,500 in July 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 22 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL?

The current EPC rating for 22 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 22 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL?

22 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 22 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL heated?

The latest EPC at 22 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 22 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL?

22 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 22 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL located?

22 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL sits in Oakwood, Derby, Derby. It falls within the DE21 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 22 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL?

Police records around 22 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 62% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 22 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL?

The closest primary school to 22 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL is Breadsall Hill Top Primary School (494m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Da Vinci Academy (612m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 22 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL?

The closest bus stop to 22 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL is Spindletree Drive, 194m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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22 Blackthorn Close, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 2DL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 22 Blackthorn Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

22 Blackthorn Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Oakwood, Derby, Derby (DE21 2DL). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Today's modelled estimate of £192,000 sits 78.6% above the 2012 sale of £107,500. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). Last sold in July 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Jun 2012

EPC improved fromD59toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Blackthorn Close, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 2DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 Blackthorn Close has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

22 Blackthorn Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£192,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£107,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 July 2012Most recent
£107,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE21 2DL: £170,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in DE21 2DL

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On the street

Versus other Blackthorn Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 22 Blackthorn Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,792

Street avg £2,408

Strongly below

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 62 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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2 bed1 bath

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2 bed1 bath

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3 bed1 bath

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3 bed

£244k

1 Bolehill Close, Oakwood

DE21 2AH

3 bed2 bath

£150k

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Derby district page.

Full Derby report

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Spindletree Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Breadsall Hill Top Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DE21 2DL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE21 2DL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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